Tag:Cosmetology

April 22, 2015

How to Get Loose Waves

Cosmetology

Do you want a carefree, straight from the beach summertime look? Loose, wavy hair is in and you can get it with a few easy steps. Whether you have fine, straight hair or thick, curly hair, you can achieve loose waves. For waves that’ll last all day, start with hair that hasn’t been shampooed for…

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December 31, 2014

Say Goodbye to Hair Product Buildup

Hair

Has your hair lost its healthy shine? Do you sometimes have an itchy scalp? Product buildup may be the reason. Too much product can make your hair appear dull and limp and cause your ends to split and feel brittle. Follow these 4 hair care tips to get rid of that buildup and bring back…

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November 19, 2014

Are you Bold Enough to Try Splashlights?

Beauty Trends

Forget ombré. Splashlights are the new highlighting craze that you just have to try! A splashlight is just that: a splash of light or bright color that adds a bold highlight to your hair. It’s a horizontal band of color or bleached hair that stretches from ear to ear. Like most trends, it started out…

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September 10, 2014

4 Common Hair Problems Solved

Hair

There are as many different hair problems as there are heads of hair! And as a hair stylist, you want to solve them all. That’s not always so easy to do, though. Your clients will be coming to you with lots of different hair problems, caused by such habits as over-processing and over-styling. It’s your job…

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April 23, 2014

4 Tips for Taking Clients from Brunette to Blonde

Cosmetology

Blonde hair and a glowing tan just go together! As the summer temperatures heat up, more women will be asking their stylists to lighten their locks. Going from brunette to blonde can be a complicated process. If it’s not done correctly, you can seriously damage your client’s hair, or turn it a brassy, in-between color…

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November 6, 2013

How to Avoid Common State Board of Cosmetology Violations

Licensing Tips

The skills and knowledge you learn in preparation for your State Board of Cosmetology exam don’t disappear once you pass the exam. You’ll need to continue to follow all the rules and regulations you learned as you begin working with clients, or you could seriously jeopardize your career! If an inspector comes into the salon…

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August 7, 2013

How to Get Your Cosmetology License in California

Licensing Tips

If you’ve always had a flair for all things fashion and beauty, why not get paid for doing what you love? First, you’ll need to get your cosmetology license in order to land a new job in the beauty industry. Here are the steps you need to take to get your cosmetology license in California.

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